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How to Hard Reset — Sony Xperia X Performance

Hard ResetAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)

How to Hard Reset — Sony Xperia X Performance

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The Sony Xperia X Performance is a 2016 Android 6.0.1 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) with 3GB and 32GB | 64GB internal storage. It features a 5.0", IPS LCD, 1080.0x1920.0 display and is available in White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold.

The Xperia X Performance is equipped with a Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable, a 23 MP, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps main camera, a 13 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 164.4 g.

Hard resetting your Sony Xperia X Performance via Recovery Mode will completely wipe all data, apps, accounts and settings, restoring the device to its original factory state. This is commonly used to fix persistent software issues, boot loops, prepare the phone for sale, or recover from a forgotten screen lock. Back up your data before proceeding as this cannot be undone.

All data will be permanently erased. Back up first.

1

Power off Sony Xperia X Performance

2

Hold Volume Up + Power — wait for first vibration, keep holding

3

On second vibration: release Power, keep holding Volume Up

4

Navigate to 'Wipe data/factory reset'

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Press Power — confirm

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Select 'Reboot system now'

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